This course documents the process to plan, start, and run a new business. It consists of a combination of lecture and workshop to create a business plan that is both comprehensive and
sufficient to start and run a business. The plan can be used to approach funding sources to attract capital. The road to successful entrepreneurship begins with passion for an idea, a business plan based on research and analysis, and the persistence to pursue the vision. Whether a student always dreamed of being an entrepreneur or recent circumstances triggered thoughts about starting a business, FastTrac NewVenture is designed to introduce
him/her to the key elements of successful entrepreneurship.
FastTrac NewVenture offers essential business information to help students develop their entrepreneurial skills and build their business on a strong foundation. FastTrac offers nontraditional, experiential learning with hands-on coaching sessions. Opportunities to network and learn from their peers as well as seasoned entrepreneurs and professionals who work with
start-up businesses are a key part of the experience. In this program, students will develop a business concept and take it through each step of the business planning process. Through
readings and research, activities and action steps, they will plan and analyze their entrepreneurial vision by creating a thoroughly researched and tested Business Plan.
3 Credits